HeyRuaHow to say “logarithm” in Irish
- Irish:
- loga
- English:
- logarithm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUG-uh” /ˈl̪ˠɔɡə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- logaí (logarithms)
- Genitive singular:
- loga, an loga (e.g. bonn an loga, base of the logarithm)
- Genitive plural:
- logaí, na logaí (e.g. táblaí na logaí, the log tables)
What does “loga” mean?
- logarithm
- In mathematics, the power to which a base number must be raised to give a particular number.Also: log, logarithmic value.
“Loga” with the article
The plural of logarithm in Irish is logaí. Here is loga after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an loga
the logarithm
No change after an
na logaí
the logarithms
Plural: no change after na
“Loga” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using loga, the Irish word for logarithm.
Faigh loga na huimhreach seo.
Find the logarithm of this number.
Is é dó an loga de chéad go bonn a deich.
The logarithm of a hundred to base ten is two.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi logaí sa rang matamaitice inniu.
We learned about logarithms in maths class today.
Bhain sé úsáid as táblaí logaí roimh na háireamháin.
He used log tables before calculators existed.
Tá rialacha na logaí an-úsáideach.
The rules of logarithms are very useful.
Rinne mé botún i mo loga ar an scrúdú.
I made a mistake in my logarithm on the exam.
Brúigh an cnaipe loga ar an áireamhán.
Press the log button on the calculator.
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Logarithm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for logarithm?
The Irish for logarithm is loga (pronounced “LUG-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is logaí.
How do you pronounce loga in Irish?
Loga is said like “LUG-uh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔɡə/).
What is the plural of logarithm in Irish?
The plural of loga is logaí; with the article, na logaí means “the logarithms”. The genitive plural is logaí, as in táblaí na logaí (the log tables).
Is 'loga' the same as the English word 'logo'?
No, 'loga' means a logarithm in mathematics; a company logo is 'lógó' in Irish.
Is there a longer form of 'loga'?
Yes, 'logartam' is the full term for logarithm, and 'loga' is the common shorter form, like English 'log'.
